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COUNTRY NEWS

DEATH FROM BURNING

APOLLO BAY-An inquest was opened by Mr J G Irving JP deputy coroner into the death of Gwendoline Grace Olds aged three years who met her death by burning when her parents home at Skenes Creek was destroyed by fire The inquest was adjourned to a date to be fixed William Olds aged nine months who is suffering from extensiv, e burns to the face legs and body is still in a critical condition in the Colac Hos- pital Mrs Olds who suffered from shock has been discharged from hospi- tal Mr and Mrs Olds lost all their pos- sessions in the fire They ha\e three older children two of whom were at school when the tragedy occurred The third a daughter was visiting Apollo Bay

LANDMARK DISAPPEARING

ARARAT-The Ararat Hotel a land- mark from the early gold-digging days when It was known as Tuson s Camp Hotel is to be demolished shortlj and will be replaced by a large building The new licensee will be Mr Deheney of Mel- bourne

THROWN FROM BICYCLE

AVENEL-Miss Mary Dobson aged 21 years was thrown from her bicycle when descending a hill on Hughes Creek road She suffered concussion, abrasions to the face and shock

CORONER FINDS NEGLIGENCE

BENDIGO-At an inquiry on Thurs- day into the death of Samuel Morley aged 52 years dealer, in a collision be- tween a motor-truck and a car in Mccrae street Bendigo on May 15 the deputy coroner (Mr W Cowling) found Robert Bellman farmer of Glenalbyn the driver of the truck and Alfred Jones grazier of Mccrae street Bendigo the driver of the car both guilty of negligence It was stated that Morley was a passenger in the cabin of the truck which was going along Nolan street toward the cattle yards when it collided with the car travelling toward Bendigo The deputy coroner found that Morley died from a compound fracture of the skull

hemorrhage and laceration of the brain as a result of the collision between a motor-truck which was negligently driven by Billman and a motor car which was negligently driven by Jones

MUNICIPAL ELECTION

BENDIGO - The Bendigo Welfare League mode a request to the Bendigo City Council on Thursday that the muni- cipal election should be held on a Satur- day Instead of a Thursday as at present Many councillors supported the Idea but a decision was deferred until the council was fixing the date for the municipal elec- tion in August

COMPENSATION FOR LAND

BENDIGO -The Lands Department notified the Bendigo City Council on Thursday that the Government had de- cided to make a\ailable to the State Elec- tricity Commission an area of land on the market site at the corner of Hargrea\es and Williamson streets A bill Is being drafted and will provide for compensa- tion to be paid to tile council on a valua- tion of the Lands Department In respect to the Improvements now on the site The council decided to wiite to the secretary of th» Lands Department inquiring whether the further particulars which were to be sent to the council would In elude compensation in relation to the loss of revenue which the council now received In rents

COUNCIL WARD SYSTEM

BALLARAT -Abolition of the ward sj s tem is being suggested by some members of the Advance Ballarat Association It is claimed that this would eliminate the east-west prejudices remaining from the amalgamation of the city with the old Ballarat East Town Council Several members of the existing municipal council served as councillors in either the former city or town council and from time to time the council discussions indicate thit the old antagonisms have not yet been extinguished The association will prob ably arrange a debate on the abolition idea at Its forthcoming annual meeting

ARBITRATION DELAY

BALLARAT - Ballarat textile opera- tives at a meeting expressed dissatisfaction with the delay of the Arbitration Court In dealing with claims by the union A resolution was passed protesting against the action of the Tederal Government to diverting from court duties to other in- quiries Judges whose services should be strictly retained to handle arbitration mat- ters The motion is to be forwarded to the Federal officers of the union for im- mediate action _

PROGRESS ASSOCIATIONS

COBDEN.-The executive council of South-western Progress Associations elected Mr. F. M. George (Cobden) presi- dent, Messrs. G. Waterfall (Timboon) and J. Hennessy (Port Campbell) vice presidents, and Mr. A. Cannon (Cobden) secretary and treasurer. The meeting decided to direct the attention of the authorities to the advantage of con- centrating children in larger schools situated In more favourable localities, by subsidising a transport service and to refer the matter, also, to the Chief Secre- tary (Mr. Balley).

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

COLAC.-Mr. R. J. Ball has been elected president of the Colac Pastoral and Agri- cultural Society for the 15th year In suc-

cession.

CRIB POINT WOMAN'S DEATH

CRIB POINT.-Many friends on the Mornington Peninsula learned with regret of the death of Mrs. Mary Malouf, wife of Mr. Charles Malouf, sen., at her home at Crib Point. She was born In Mount Lebanon, and she arrived in Melbourne with her husband In October, 1890. They had lived In Crib Point for 27 years, first establishing a business in the part of the township known as the Settlement, and later, after the occupation of Flinders Naval Depot, near the Crib Point railway station. There Is one son, Mr. Charles Malouf, Jun.

CLERGYMAN'S APPOINTMENT

DOOKIE.-The Rev. R. C. Rodda, of Broadford, has accepted an appointment as rector to the Church of England at Dookie and Violet Town.

CHURCH FELLOWSHIP.

ECHUCA.-At the annual meeting of the Echuca Church of England Fellowship the following office-bearers were elected:. -President, Rev. Canon H. W. G. Nichols; vice-presidents, Miss I. Telley and Mr. R. s. Fleming; treasurer, Miss S. Schmidt; secretary, Mr. J. Lewis.

MOTOR FIRE ENGINE

ELTHAM. - Replacing the hand reel which had been in use for many years, a new motor fire engine was handed over to the Eltham Fire Brigade by the chief officer of the Country Fire Brigades Board (Mr. A. Mcpherson) on Wednesday, In the presence of a large gathering of citizens and members of the Eltham Shire Council. In the evening the Eltham brigade celebrated the gift by entertaining Mr. Mcpherson, councillors, and citizens at a dinner.

GIRL GUIDES' OFFICIALS

HAMILTON. - Office-bearers of the Hamilton Girl Guides' Association are: President, Mrs. J. Stapleton; vice-presi- dents. Mesdames W. Pedrina, J. Loats, and King; secretary, Mrs. N. R. Larsen; district secretary, Mrs. Larsen.

IMMIGRATION SYSTEM

HAMILTON.-The Australian Natives' Association was opposed to flooding Aus- tralia with Immigrants at the one time as it caused business and economic dis- location, the chief president (Mr. 3. B. Dwyer) said at a smoke social held by the Hamilton branch. He said that the organ- isation favoured a quota system. The asso- ciation opposed alien colonies and the dissemination of allen literature in allen language and the teaching of allen tongues. People who came to Australia must be Australian citizens,

BLIND AUXILIARY

KYNETON.-Mrs. C. Hollis has been elected president of the Trentham auxil- iary of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Mrs. M. Adams secretary, and Mrs. G. Trevvhella treasurer.

AGRICULTURAL OFFICIALS

KYABRAM.-Mr. A. J. Cox has been re-elected for the 12th term as president of the Kyabram Agricultural Society. Other officers are: - Vice-presidents, Messrs. H. G. A. Ruler and J. G. Finlay; treasurer, Mr. C. T. Vary; secretary, Mr. R. Breen; assistant secretary, Mr. G. H.

Rae.

WATER COMMISSIONERS

LISMORE. - The following have been elected commissioners of the first Lismore Water Trust:-Messrs. J. Bustard, E. J. Ryan, A. Walker, W. P. Oman, J. W. Baird, and J. B. Stone.

WEDDING GIFTS

LOCH. - Miss Rose Henry, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh F. Henry, of Loch, who Is to be married on Satur- day to Mr. Albert Ferrier, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Ferrier, also of Loch, was entertained by organisations of the Presbyterian Church and given

presents.

LODDON RIVER WATERS

MARYBOROUGH. -The Maryborough and West Loddon Water League has communicated with the Premier (Mr. Dunstan) asking when it is expected that engineers and surveyors will be available lor the promised Investigation of the possibilities of utilising the waters of the Loddon River and its tributaries.

BANK STAFF CHANGE

PENSHURST. - At a social evening arranged by members of the Uebergang family, Mr, W. Stevenson, who has been transferred to the Natimuk branch of the National Bank of Australasia Ltd., was presented with a combined ash tray and cigarette lighter.

ALTERED TIME-TABLE

PORTLAND.-A strong protest is being made at the altered railway time-table between Port Fairy and Melbourne. Councillor Hedditch said at the council meeting that Portland and Mount Gam- bier had not been considered, the alter- ation being a move in favour of Warr- nambool. A meeting of tradespeople is to be held, at which an officer of the department will be invited to

attend.

WOMEN'S LEAGUE OFFICIALS

PORTLAND. - Mrs. Main has been elected president of the Portland branch of the Australian Women's National League, Mrs W. T. Dusting, secretary, and Mrs. H. Day, treasurer.

WATER BAILIFF RETIRES

ROCHESTER. - Mr. H. McAsey, who has been water bailiff for the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission for 28 years, was presented with a travelling rug by employees before his retirement.

COURSING OFFICIALS

ST. JAMES.-At the annual meeting of the St. James Coursing Club, Mr. J. F. Kelly was re-elected president, Messrs. M. P. Cleary, A. V, Cameron, J. R. Trot- man, and H. Pettit were elected vice presidents, and Mr. L. Wigham was re elected secretary and treasurer.

WOMAN MISSING

TOCUMWAL (N.S.W.).-Mrs. Thomas Shuttleworth, aged about 70 years, has been missing since Thursday morning. With her husband she came Into Tocum- wal to do some shopping, and as she did not return a search was made. Tracks were discovered over a steep part of the Murray River bank. It Is' feared that she has been drowned.

ROAD OBSTRUCTED

WANGARATTA. - In the Wangaratta Court Joseph Densley was fined £5 for having placed an obstruction across a road. Mr. P. McSwlney, for the defence, said that the road was rarely used, and defendant's employer had constructed a yard on the road, defendant placing wires across a gap In each end. These were taken down by day and replaced at night. Ernest Britton said that he was riding his motor-cycle along the track and crashed into the wires, suffering in- juries.

WATER RANGER'S DEATH

WARRACKNABEAL. - Mr. John Gumley, one of the early residents of Warracknabeal, has died aged 72 years. For many years he was a water ranger in the employ of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.

ROAD WORKS

YACKANDANDAH, - The engineer's estimated maintenance schedule for the Yackandandah Shire for the ensuing year totals £17,610, which includes Dederang road, £2,060; Gundowring road, £2.445; Yackandandah-Wodonga road, £1,800; Klewa-Wodonga road, £1,080; Ker- gunyah road, £420; Kergunyah South road, £340.

SEWERAGE AUTHORITY

YARRAM.-Councillor Moore has been elected chairman of the Yarram Sewerage Authority. Mr. J. A. McPhee was elected secretary and rate collector, and Mr. Cr. W. Black treasurer.

OLDEST GIPPSLAND CHURCH

YARRAM. - The oldest church in Gippsland, the Church of England at Tarraville, will celebrate Its 83rd anniver- sary on Sunday. The service will be conducted by the Bishop of Gippsland (Dr. ,G. H. Cranswick). Tarraville was the birthplace of the famous contralto Miss Ada Crossley. The district was first selected by Mr. John Reeves, who offered farms to settlers at the nominal rental of one bushel of wheat an acre per annum to Induce people to settle there.

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